Cost of living in Liechtenstein compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 175% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liechtenstein is 175% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Liechtenstein | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 28 (220元) | 46元 | + 374% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (110元) | 40元 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (71元) | 16元 | + 345% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.90 (15元) | 18元 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 9 (71元) | 19元 | + 276% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 5.30 (42元) | 11元 | + 283% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (79元) | 63元 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.00 (24元) | 15元 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.00 (16元) | 6元 | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.50 (12元) | 7元 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 20 (157元) | 118元 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.00 (16元) | 8元 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 5.00 (39元) | 16元 | + 138% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Liechtenstein is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Liechtenstein | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 1,808 (14,197元) | 15,059元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,200 (9,422元) | 9,006元 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 200 (1,570元) | 421元 | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 900 (7,067元) | 7,547元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 700 (5,496元) | 4,347元 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 100 (785元) | 262元 | + 200% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 40 (314元) | 115元 | + 172% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 1,200 (9,422元) | 1,143元 | + 724% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 300 (2,356元) | 589元 | + 300% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 23 (177元) | 39元 | + 358% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (236元) | 51元 | + 363% | |
| Clothes | + 213% | |||
| Clothes in Liechtenstein is 213% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Liechtenstein | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 100 (785元) | 529元 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 150 (1,178元) | 248元 | + 375% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 (1,178元) | 626元 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 200 (1,570元) | 828元 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Liechtenstein is 94% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Liechtenstein | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,836 (195,006元) | 161,247元 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.59 (13元) | 9元 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 72 (565元) | 204元 | + 178% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Liechtenstein is 76% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Liechtenstein | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 24 (188元) | 39元 | + 383% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 80 (628元) | 391元 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.00 (39元) | 53元 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 3.75 (29元) | 33元 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 7 (55元) | 34元 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.00 (16元) | 13元 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 5.00 (39元) | 15元 | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 50 (393元) | 74元 | + 429% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in Liechtenstein is 117% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Liechtenstein | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (550元) | 265元 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 30 (236元) | 110元 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 150 (1,178元) | 1,294元 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (785元) | 348元 | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 (118元) | 79元 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 7 (55元) | 29元 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 5.00 (39元) | 18元 | + 119% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 799 (6,274元) | 3,321元 | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.30 (2.36元) | 0.20元 | + 1078% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 90 (707元) | 410元 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 5.68 (45元) | 24元 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,338 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liechtenstein is 99% more expensive than in China
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